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The founder of the disastrous Fyre Festival has announced there will be a second version of the controversial event, with some tickets costing up to $1m  Sarina Bellisimo, Entertainment Journalist brings us the latest on this.

“This is a narcissistic era, one in which ideas of social justice and collective action seem redundant but our decisions still matter”.   These are the words of Sadhbh O’Neill, researcher in climate policy and writer at the Irish Times who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

As the Dáil speaking rights row rears its head again, a private committee meeting today hopes to settle the matter once and for all.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD.

Dublin Chamber President Eoghan Quigley is calling on the Government to finally deliver key infrastructure and secure the city’s future. Eoghan explained what he is calling for to Newstalk Breakfast.   

 Ukraine has agreed to a minerals supply deal with the US, which officials in Kyiv hope will improve relations with the Trump administration.  Ciara gets the latest on this with Bridget Kendall, Former Washington, Moscow and Diplomatic Correspondent for the BBC.

Has vaping in cinemas, shopping centres and pubs become normalised? Even though most indoor public spaces ban them.  Our Reporter, Henry McKean has been looking into this and sent us this report.

“Does the education system deliver for all young people?” That’s the question being asked at the 2025 Symposium of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paul Crone is the Association’s Director.

The €26 million redevelopment of Dublin’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market close to Capel Street is scheduled to begin by June, six years after it was closed by Dublin City Council. With more on this we spoke to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.

Prison overcrowding in Ireland has forced more than 300 inmates to sleep on mattresses on cell floors.   That’s according to figures from the Prison Officers’ Association and Newstalk Breakfast discuss this further with the Association’s President Tony Power. 

Dublin’s €26m revamp of Victorian fruit and vegetable market to start six years after closure. Jonathan and Ciara discuss the importance of this Victorian piece of history.

The US has voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, siding with countries such as North Korea, Belarus and Sudan over it’s European allies.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Misha Glenny, author and broadcaster, and the Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna .  

Pope Francis has had a ‘slight improvement’ overnight - but remains in critical condition . We get the lates on the health of Pope Francis with Gerard O’Connell, Vatican Affairs Correspondent and author "The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that changed history".

Young women are nearly twice as likely as men to want to own their home, according to a new survey from the insurance broker Gallagher. To explain why that might be was Dr Jill O'Mahony, Sociology Lecturer at Southeast Technological University.

Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths will surge worldwide by 2050, according to the World Health Organisation. Jonathan discusses the projection with Professor Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St. Vincent's University Hospital.

We must end the over-reliance on temporary driving instructors and expediting the recruitment of permanent instructors to meet the increased demand for driving tests.   That’s according to Pa Daly, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate, Energy, Environment and Transport who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet next month to amend Ireland's 'triple lock’ on the deployment of Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas.     To discuss further Jonathan was joined on the show by Mark Price, Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and Declan Power, Defence and Security Ex...

What is Peace Plus and what will it be used for? Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers explained all.

  Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Larysa Gerasko, Ukraine's Ambassador to Ireland. 

94 per cent of Irish hoteliers are concerned about the global economy amid rising costs and a drop in bookings in 2024.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was the CEO of the Irish Hotels Federation, Paul Gallagher. 

‘I teach my children not to share, it makes them stronger’. So wrote Kirsty Ketley, Parenting Consultant and Freelance Writer and she explained why to Jonathan this morning.

There were roughly 360 homes available to rent on February 1st, down 10 per cent year-on-year. That's according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Price Report. Ronan Lyons, Economist at Trinity College Dublin and Author of the report discuss the findings.

Germany faces tough coalition talks after the victory of the Christian Democratic Union in yesterday’s election. The election results came along with a surge in the far-right party AFD.  Irish Times Journalist Based in Berlin, Derek Scally explained what the election results means for Germany and Europe.

The Government and Opposition parties are on a collision course after a breakdown in talks over speaking rights in the Dáil last night. For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal and Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire. 

Saturday 22nd February is 'Ireland Reads Day'. Ireland Reads Day will take place across the country tomorrow and this year's message is to get lost in a book. We hear more about 'Ireland Reads Day' was Children’s Author, Sarah Webb.

The Israeli Government has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal and lying about the identity of one of the bodies returned yesterday. But what does that mean for the ceasefire? For more on this Ciara was joined on the show by Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.